Jamaica International Service Learning and Research
The Jamaica International Service Learning and Community-Based Research program provides an opportunity to explore the history, culture, socio-economic development, and formal and non-formal (community-based) education in Jamaica, while also learning what it means to be a global citizen in your chosen field. This program focuses on international service learning, diversity, and pro-poor development.
Language of instruction
English
Academic program
- Focus on international service learning, diversity, and socio-economic development
- Students take two integrated, interdisciplinary courses and engage in a community-based service or research project with a local partner organization
- Courses combine experiential learning at service sites with academic readings and discussions
- Field projects vary depending on the needs of community-based partner organizations as well as your interests and skills
- Provides an opportunity to explore the history, culture, socio-economic development, and formal and non-formal (community-based) education in Jamaica, while also learning what it means to be a global citizen in your chosen field
- You may choose to focus on topics such as, but not limited to, gender issues, teen resilience, student learning and development, teacher collaboration, healthy lifestyles, community development, entrepreneurship, and all aspects of education
Students enroll in two courses, for a total of six credits hours.
Service Learning:
Education 2224: Service Learning (3 credits) or Sociology 2130: Selected Topics (3 credits), and
Community-Based Research Project (topic varies by individual interest):
Urban Education 2320: Special Seminar in Urban Education (3 credits) or Sociology 3240: Selected Topics in Sociology (3 credits)
Enrichment
Weekends and some Fridays are devoted to educational travel/excursions. Specific destinations are selected based on student interests and may include visits to alternative tourism sites.
Faculty
Courses are co-taught by Dr. Novella Keith and Dr. Georgia Bianchi.
Housing
Participants are lodged either dormitory-style in a beachfront villa or in a nearby guest house in Yallahs.
Eligibility
Open to qualified students matriculated at U.S. colleges and universities.
For more information, contact:
- Program Director Novella Keith: keithnov@temple.edu
- Temple University Education Abroad: 200 Tuttleman Learning Center, study.abroad@temple.edu, 215-204-0720